Fair and Balanced Arkansas

[photoLith]

I know Ive had my share of controversial Arkansas threads on here but this one is an unbiased look at most of the state. I will be updating this thread a lot as I find more photos Ive taken over the years of the state. It will be both photos of the best and worst Arkansas has to offer and I think that these following photos show a fair portrayal of what the state is. This will most likely be my last Arkansas thread since Ill be moving soon.


View from Petit Jean Mountain State Park


Atkins Arkansas


Russellville


The beautifully preserved town of Van Buren


Eureka Springs


Eureka Springs


An art deco hospital in Morrilton








Petit Jean River


Harrison, in northern Arkansas


Morrilton Arkansas






Little Rock


More Little Rock


The Old State House built in the 1830s, where Bill Clinton had his inauguration party.


Argenta, North Little Rock


North Little Rock


Central High School






Little Rock


Conway


Hot Springs


Hot Springs


Little Rock


Alligator on the White River National Wildlife Refuge


Arkansas Nuclear One near Russellville


Tornado damage in Atkins


Clarkesville Barber Shop


Mount Magazine State Park


Stamps, near the Louisiana border




Petit Jean Mountain State Park


Cold cows in northern Arkansas


Mount Nebo S.P.


Hope, Bill Clintons home town, which is a pretty damn depressing place to be.


Lewisville in southern Arkansas


Stamps


Stamps


Lewisville


Lewisville, Im so fascinated by these decrepit small towns, its like stepping back into the past.


Some guy in Little Rock


Tarantula on top of Mount Nebo




This isnt Arkansas, but close enough, its Shreveport and I had no where else to post this photo so Ill post it here. I bribed some cleaning lady to let me into a casino hotel room so I could take a photo of downtown.


Ola, Arkansas.


Conway


White River in southeast Arkansas.


Little Rock


Russellville

Many more photos will be coming soon, I have to dig through my old computer to find them though.

[hauntedheadnc]

And this, sir, is a classy thread. No place is all beauty or blight. Being able to show the good and the bad of any place, whether you love it or hate it, is a sign of maturity, depth, and -- yes -- class. Thank you.

[Centropolis]

Good job man!

[LouisianaRush]

Great shots. Shreveport actually looks cool in that photo.

[peanut gallery]

What beautiful photography! I really like the look of Van Buren and Eureka Springs. I love this.

[xzmattzx]

Nice pictures. Arkansas doesn't seem too bad, although much of it clearly isn't thriving and prospering. Some of the country grit pictures are pretty cool.

[photoLith]

Originally Posted by xzmattzx

Nice pictures. Arkansas doesn't seem too bad, although much of it clearly isn't thriving and prospering. Some of the country grit pictures are pretty cool.

Yes, its a pretty state but it gets incredibly boring living here, believe me.

[ColDayMan]

You did the joint justice!

[Sekkle]

awesome set. Lots of gems in here!

[Austinlee]

Nice photos!

[LSyd]

great collection. like i said before, you need to do a book. i have a Shreveport thread coming up, great shot of it. i think i'll also do my Van Buren mini-thread.

Lewisville, Im so fascinated by these decrepit small towns, its like stepping back into the past.

well said.

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[yerfdog]

Several really nice shots. I especially liked

[photoLith]

Im driving up to Eureka Springs today so Ill be adding a whole bunch of new photos to this thread, please check back soon.

[Cosperus]

fantastic collection of photos.....

what an amazing place......

I really want to go there.......(reminds me of my home state, Georgia.....lots of towns on one side of the railroad....)


thanks for sharing....

[BnaBreaker]

Awesome thread man. I really like your style of photography. Every photo is beautiful in it's own way. Great stuff.

[mthq]

wow, these are absolutley fantastic.

[i_am_hydrogen]

Definitely an interesting array of shots, many of which are quite compelling. I particularly like the shot of the cooling tower. Great work.

[photoLith]

Taken somewhere up in the Boston Mountains


These are the Ouachita Mountains in central Arkansas.


Fort Smith National Historic Site, this was the western frontier back in the 1800s. Right across from this fort was the Oklahoma Territory. The fort was also a major staging area for the Trail of Tears.


Van Buren is one of Arkansas oldest towns and is located across the Arkansas River from Ft. Smith. It has been around since the late 1820s and is in my opinion one of the most charming small towns in the state.

[simms3_redux]

I really loved this picture of Eureka Springs, this picture of Central High School, this and this picture of Hot Springs. This thread made me see Arkansas in a whole new light!

[Flamesrule]

I like these small towns. Great photo thread also!